Electrical Project Manager (High-Tech Construction)

Michael Page International; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to own the electrical scope of a major datacenter project. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate schedules with engineers and the client, and manage costs, QA, and safety documentation to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a trade or tertiary qualification, at least five years in project management, and strong experience with design-and-build environments, industrial relations, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• Proven experience coordinating and managing large installation projects.
• Experience dealing with industrial relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Experience within design-and-build project environments.
• Good technical understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to drive large-scale project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the electrical scope of a major datacenter project.
• Lead site safety activities in collaboration with project and safety teams.
• Manage project quality assurance processes and documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules with management, consulting engineers and client requirements.
• Control package-related costs including labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in project reviews, engineering reviews, planning meetings and handover meetings.
• Support project close-out activities including final accounts, O&M manuals and QA records.
• Produce weekly cost and progress reports.
• Identify and communicate project risks, delays and delivery concerns.
• Coordinate material deliveries in line with project schedules.
• Maintain project photographic records.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems

Health and safety

Communication skills

Design-and-build experience

Education

Trade qualification or relevant third-level qualification

Job description

• Take ownership of the electrical scope of a major datacenter project
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international engineering and construction organisation delivering complex projects across sectors including advanced technology, life sciences, data centres and fire protection. The company is recognised for managing large-scale engineering programmes requiring strong technical expertise, project execution and safety performance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Project Manager :

• Manage the electrical systems package throughout project delivery.
• Lead site safety activities in collaboration with project and safety teams.
• Manage project quality assurance processes and documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules with project management, consulting engineers and client requirements.
• Control package-related costs, including labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in project reviews, engineering reviews, planning meetings and handover meetings.
• Support project close-out activities, including final accounts, O&M manuals, safety documentation and QA records.
• Produce weekly cost and progress reports.
• Identify and communicate project risks, delays and delivery concerns.
• Coordinate material deliveries in line with project schedules.
• Maintain project photographic records.

The Successful Applicant

Successful Candidate for the Electrical Project Manager role :

• Trade qualification and/or relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• Proven experience coordinating and managing large installation projects.
• Experience dealing with industrial relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Experience within design-and-build project environments.
• Good technical understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within demanding project deadlines.
• Capability to drive large-scale project delivery.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to manage a critical electrical package within a major engineering and construction project.
• Broad responsibility covering technical, operational and commercial project activities.
• Exposure to complex engineering environments.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• High-impact role within a large-scale project delivery environment.
• Opportunity to pursue career internationally